The Disciplinary Board (DB) is another component
of the disciplinary process. If the State Professional
Responsibility Board authorizes formal charges the
DB acts as the hearing or trial panel for each contested
case. All contested cases (discipline and reinstatement)
are heard by panels of the DB. Each trial panel
consists of two lawyers and one non-lawyer member
of the DB. The Supreme Court appoints the DB from
lawyers and public members nominated by the OSB
Board of Governors. Terms are for three years and
members may serve multiple terms.